---
title: View Zulip version
---

import {Steps, TabItem, Tabs} from "@astrojs/starlight/components";

import FlattenedSteps from "../../components/FlattenedSteps.astro";
import NavigationSteps from "../../components/NavigationSteps.astro";
import ZulipTip from "../../components/ZulipTip.astro";
import MobileMenu from "../include/_MobileMenu.mdx";

import GearIcon from "~icons/zulip-icon/gear";
import InfoIcon from "~icons/zulip-icon/info";

## Zulip server and web app version

If your organization self-hosts Zulip, the server administrator will need to
[upgrade Zulip][upgrade-zulip] in order for you to experience the latest
improvements. You can check which [version][changelog] of the Zulip server and
web app your organization is using.

Zulip Cloud organizations are always updated to the latest version of Zulip.

[upgrade-zulip]: https://zulip.readthedocs.io/en/stable/production/upgrade.html

[changelog]: https://zulip.readthedocs.io/en/latest/overview/changelog.html

### View Zulip server and web app version

<Tabs>
  <TabItem label="Zulip Server 6.0+">
    <Steps>
      1. Click on the **gear** (<GearIcon />) icon in the upper
         right corner of the web or desktop app.
      1. View the version number or Zulip Cloud plan in the top section of the menu.
      1. *(optional)* Click on the version number or Zulip Cloud plan for additional
         details.
    </Steps>
  </TabItem>

  <TabItem label="Zulip Server 4.0+">
    <FlattenedSteps>
      <NavigationSteps target="relative/gear/about-zulip" />

      1. View the version number under **Zulip Server**.
    </FlattenedSteps>
  </TabItem>
</Tabs>

<ZulipTip>
  If the Zulip server is running a custom branch, the **merge base**
  will also be shown. It indicates which official version of Zulip
  the custom branch is based on.
</ZulipTip>

## Zulip desktop app version

The [Zulip desktop app](/apps/) has an independent version from the server and
web app.

### View Zulip desktop app version

<Steps>
  1. Click on the **Help** menu in the desktop app. The app version is shown in the
     dropdown: **Zulip Desktop v...**
</Steps>

## Zulip mobile app version

The [Zulip mobile apps](/apps/) have an independent version from the server and
web app.

### View Zulip mobile app version

<FlattenedSteps>
  <MobileMenu />

  1. Tap <InfoIcon /> **About Zulip**.
</FlattenedSteps>

## Related articles

* [Desktop app installation guides](/help/desktop-app-install-guide)
* [Mobile app installation guides](/help/mobile-app-install-guide)
* [Upgrading Zulip][upgrade-zulip]
* [Zulip release lifecycle](https://zulip.readthedocs.io/en/stable/overview/release-lifecycle.html)
